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The Inventor

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

There is a need That not everyone sees A gap That lingers in the shadows Society can live Without it filled Yet it holds the whole world back * A third eye spots the hole And a mind toils Crafting … Continue reading →

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Dreams in the Morning

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Images while I snore That take me on adventures Crafting fear Or joy Before my body stirs * They linger in the morn’ Dew drops Sitting in my senses Gone Before my mind captures * On the rarest days A … Continue reading →

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A Month of Poetry in June?

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I toss random stuff here on Sundays, so here we go. I’m trying to set up a month of poems for June since it’s going to be a rough one.  School year is ending and I’ll either have a cover … Continue reading →

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When Monsters Clash

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Power and strength That quivers the ground As every blow connects Neither has been challenged Until today Blood is not drawn fast And bones resist Like no opponent before The monsters Are more mortal When in each other’s presence No … Continue reading →

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Poem for the Stars

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Sparkles in ink Perhaps ever changing Though we will never see How many have ceased? And we still receive their glow Carving pictures To tell our tales Or using them to guide Helpful to our people Evoking dreams And calm … Continue reading →

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Poem for the Moon

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Trying to light our path In the midst of darkness A glowing orb That casts shadows And dreams Taking several forms As it circles our lives Even vanishing Though we know It shall return To play games with those Who … Continue reading →

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Poem for the Sun

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A blazing ball That would kill us If we dared approached Scorching worlds Or leaving them to freeze Yet we get its gift Heat to stop the chill Light to see our path It ebbs and flows Beating down on … Continue reading →

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Poem of Fear

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a poem I wrote way back in high school.  We were supposed to give a human voice to something without form.  I think that was the assignment.  I chose ‘fear’ and it came out really good.  I’ve revived … Continue reading →

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You Never Know Who Is Suffering

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

There is a constant scream It is in silence Though there are signs Awkward movements Eyes of others Hold daggers of poison Itches and coughs Heartbeat rushing Even when at rest Tears welling up But only flowing in solitude Cracks … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow-Colored Desk Slinky

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Sitting on the side Dust crushed Between the plastic coils Colorful and bent I have had you For untold years No memory of your origin A gift? A prize? There is no way to know I grab you when idle … Continue reading →

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